1999 Ford Explorer Air Bags Problems
- 62
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 62 stored complaint records:
- 13 indicate a crash
- 9 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- airbag light · 9 records
- warning light · 7 records
- steering wheel · 6 records
- failed deploy · 5 records
- wiring harness · 5 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. While the vehicle was parked, the driver side seat air bag deployed without warning or impact. The contact sustained various injuries to the left side of the body. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 193,338.
1 injury
ODI 10954298
Air Bags · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. While driving at various speeds with the driver side turn signal engaged, a puff of smoke emitted from the steering wheel without warning. The contact stated that the failure recurred five times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). The failure…
ODI 10873567
Air Bags
Our air bag light went totally out and then theirs a beeping sound and when we went to get car inspected, it failed inspection as the airbag light didnt come on when the vehicle is started.
ODI 10780748
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 1999 ford explorer. While driving 7 mph, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to neck, the back, and head. The passenger sustained back injuries. The contact and passenger required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10654782
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. The contact stated that the air bag warning light continuously illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, who stated that the wiring harness needed to be replaced however, the wiring harness was no longer being manufactured. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 211,000.
ODI 10617979
Air Bags
I was in a really had car accident n,my air bags did not deploy n
Crash reported · 2 injuries · 1 death
ODI 11055595
Air Bags
This was doing it when i bought it the srs light keeps flashing and buzzing why is it doing this replace the bulb the buzzing stops but light is still on. *tr
ODI 10648559
Air Bags
I was on my way to work when i hit a slippery spot on the road and my vehicle went out of control with the rear end sliding out from under me, it hit a bank and rolled over 3 or 4 times. The airbag on the drivers side and passenger side did not deploy when it should have. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10494575
Air Bags
Airbag light is lite constantly and will not turn off, if i do have an accident the airbags will not deploy. *tr
ODI 10488753
Air Bags
I hit a pole in a 1999 ford explorer. The airbags did not deploy. The pole was dead in the center, i hit the steering wheel and the passenger hit the windshield. *tr
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10359383
Air Bags
1999 FORD EXPLORE WITH THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON. *TR
ODI 10310275
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. While driving at any speed, the air bag light remained illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer, but the failure still persists. The current and failure mileages were 154,000.
ODI 10225356
Air Bags
Subject: airbag warning light. 1999 ford explorer. Twice during the last 9 years dealer had to replace a harness because of the air bag warning light coming on. This was caused by the riders in the rear seats accidentally hitting the exposed connectors below the driver and passenger seat with their feet. Ford mechanic told me the exposed connector assy are normal and no covers are necessary. Is it normal for a rear…
ODI 10203888
Air Bags
The airbag warning light flashes periodically. Local dealership says the wire harness underneath pass seat does not have a good connection and needs to be replaced. Cost: approx $300. Not able to replace yet due to financial hardship.
ODI 10130374
Air Bags
I was traveling behind a concrete truck when he slammed on brakes. I hit the truck and the front end of my explorer was significantly damaged. According to the police officer and several body shop mechanics, the airbag should have deployed. The vehicle is currently at the body shop and the damage appears to be irreparable. The airbag failed to deploy and therefore i was thrown into the steering wheel. The impact was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10095630
Air Bags · Power Steering Fluid
While driving at 65 mph vehicle lost power steering. The steering wheel tightened, and consumer lost control to the vehicle, and it crashed into a cement wall, rolling over several times before stopping. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Driver sustained third degree road rash burn on the left side of their body which started from their shoulder to the thigh area. *ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10095076
Air Bags
Air bag lamp would light intermitently. (9/10/04 took to dealer. Lite is now out.) dealer traced to a wiring harness that needs to be replaced. At present this vehicle only has 67,617 miles. Dealer stated that this maybe corrision of contacts. Sounds like a design problem. 9/12/2004 lite is back on steady. Research has shown that ford had a similar problem with the mercury mystic. ([nhtsa recall no. 99v243/ford…
ODI 10090895
Air Bags
Possible air bag failure or premature deployment.*mr when the vehicle was started the air bag light started flashing on the dash. After approximately two minutes the flashing ceased and the air bag light remained illuminated. The consumer hasn't taken the vehicle to the dealer yet. *nm
ODI 10083788
Air Bags
While driving air bag light illuminated. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
ODI 10080218
Air Bags
There is a short in the air bag wiring system causing the air bag light to engage without provocation. Ford repair person at holmes tuttle ford in tucson arizona said problem was inherent to the 1999 ford explorer. Why hasn't the explorer been recalled to correct the problem. Why do i have to be alerted to problem after a rearend collision? *ak
ODI 10072790
Air Bags · Engine
1999 ford explorer involved in an accident.*mr the consumer stated he/she heard a noise from the engine prior to the accident and also the air bags failed to deploy. *jb *nm
Crash reported
ODI 10048566
Air Bags
While driving at 55 mph vehicle hit a deer head on, and air bags did not deploy. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 10037633
Air Bags
Air bag light flashes a code of 2 flashes and then 6 flashes and then remains on until you turn the vehicle off. The repair technician at the nearest ford dealer to where it first happened says the failure is in the harness. He said this should be covered under a safety warranty. I took it in for repair at my local dealer and he is denying warranty for the repair. Going to be stuck with a $450.00 bill unless you can…
ODI 10018752
Air Bags
While driving, the air bag light illuminated on the dash board. *jb
ODI 10020421
Air Bags · Wiring
My air bag malfunction light came on and upon a ford certified diagnostic i was told there was a short in the system that controls the deployment of the air bags. In this case, the air bags will not deploy in the case of an accident. It was called a defective overlay harness that controls the voltage of the system. *jb
ODI 10010641